[toomanybirds]

Originally Posted by takid455

I do not have a/c or p/w. I do have a ref def. my car was built 6/74. if this is not the 'correct' alt, what would be the 'correct' one and would it require a rear alt bracket?

thanks DB4767 for the pictures.

If "ref def." means you have rear defrost (heating wires in the back window) then the 55 amp alternator is correct.

The alternator bracket pictured in the post by DB4767 is correct.

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

So Long Lloyd....we'll miss you over on the 455 HO thread...and the 70-72 GTO thread...woe is us, oh woe is us....Lloyd has gone over to the SD side...

BJ

BJ, you HO folks aren't gonna get rid of me THAT easy, LOL!

I still have my '72 Formula, 455HO "tribute", "clone", "re-creation", or whatever the non-original muscle car word of the day might be!

Besides, I was posting in the A-body section LONG before I had either of my GTO's!

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

Lloyd:

Congratulations!

Start working on your SD snob attitude. It will take at least six weeks to get it usable at a local car show or cruise. LOL

As Bob and I chatted about yesterday, I think I'll place something carelessly over my dash VIN when at a show or cruise-in. Gotta keep all the dweebs guessing as to whether it's a gennie SD car or not, LOL!

I did practice my nose-in-the-air snob look in front of the bathroom mirror this morning. Needs work, definitely needs more work. As an HO owner, I was more accustomed to a sheepish appearance, LOL!

[johnta1]

WOW, I'll have to get used to that new avatar, Lloyd.

Nice!

[formula kid]

takid455 all 74 pontiac's have the bracket that was pictured. Pontiac would never send a gen out that only had one mounting point due to torque placed on front bracket alone. The chance on throwing belts and part breakage would make the Dealers go nuts.

[RicksGTO]

Hey Lloyd congrats on the sale of the GTO, can't wait to see some pics of the new arrival when you get it to Houston

[Lloyd-TX]

Thanks again, guys.

Rick, will do!

John - another new avatar. I hope that Gary doesn't mind, LOL!

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

BJ, you HO folks aren't gonna get rid of me THAT easy, LOL!

I still have my '72 Formula, 455HO "tribute", "clone", "re-creation", or whatever the non-original muscle car word of the day might be!

Besides, I was posting in the A-body section LONG before I had either of my GTO's!

Just teasing you Lloyd! Congrats on the new car. I like the new Avatar - that color combo is killer on that car. I looked a a 4-speed version of that same car here in Athens, GA last year. It had the blue interior, but that Tuxedo will look great too.

'74 was a great looking body style too. I bought a '74 Formula 455 (D-Port) with the M40 back in 1975, and that car would absolutely FLY!! I can't imagine what an SD 455 would do...maybe you can show me if I'm ever in The Great State of Texas!.

BJ

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

Just teasing you Lloyd! Congrats on the new car. I like the new Avatar - that color combo is killer on that car. I looked a a 4-speed version of that same car here in Athens, GA last year. It had the blue interior, but that Tuxedo will look great too.

'74 was a great looking body style too. I bought a '74 Formula 455 (D-Port) with the M40 back in 1975, and that car would absolutely FLY!! I can't imagine what an SD 455 would do...maybe you can show me if I'm ever in The Great State of Texas!.

BJ

Thanks BJ.

Instead of you coming to TX, maybe I'll just haul the SD over to GA for a BOP show before too long.

[Norwood]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Thanks BJ.

Instead of you coming to TX, maybe I'll just haul the SD over to GA for a BOP show before too long.

Haul that thing up here to Illinois for a weekend and park it with all the other "Snobs" around here. Bob you are coming this year?

[superdutybob]

Lloyd:

Love the new avatar!!!!!!! I wasn't sure who it was until I read the name. Really caught me off guard. Fantastic picture!

Craig: Count on it! I'm not going to miss it again this year. That $4.00 a gallon gas just killed my show plans last year.

[Judge273]

Lloyd nice shot! Looks like a nice fit...IL show is well worth the trip!

[Lloyd-TX]

Please excuse my ignorance guys, but what are the details of the IL show?

[Super Duty D]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Please excuse my ignorance guys, but what are the details of the IL show?

That would be the Indian Uprising in St Charles, IL at Pheasant Run. That show is really growing!!

BTW, Lloyd Congrats! I knew that GTO would find a good home!
I love those white cars! Hot!

Hey Craig, what are you trying to say???? We always feed you generously out of the white cooler!!! Is that why you park by us??????

SDD

[superdutybob]

Originally Posted by Super Duty D

Hey Craig, what are you trying to say???? We always feed you generously out of the white cooler!!! Is that why you park by us??????

SDD

My thoughts exactly! Craig must really be a snob lover. Just say it Craig! You really do want an SD car. LOL

[Lloyd-TX]

It would be quite a haul from Houston, but maybe I could make that IL show sometime soon. I take it that there's a good showing from the SD snob crowd, LOL?

Is there a website somewhere with details? Or at least, how about a 2009 date and schedule?

EDITING: I found the Cruisin' Tigers GTO club site with 2009 show info.

[Lloyd-TX]

OK, I checked Google Maps - a cake walk! 1160 miles and 19 hours driving time from my shop!

How's the weather up there near the end of July?

[Super Duty D]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

How's the weather up there near the end of July?

In July every day here is 78° ± 2°

That is when it's not raining cats and dogs, or it's 95° with 98 % humidity
Sorry Lloyd, you left the door open for that one!!!

SDD

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Super Duty D

In July every day here is 78° ± 2°

That is when it's not raining cats and dogs, or it's 95° with 98 % humidity
Sorry Lloyd, you left the door open for that one!!!

SDD

You're kidding about the 95* and 98%, right?

I'm def NOT traveling nearly 1200 miles in July to end up in the identical weather we have here in SE Texas that time of year, LOL!

[Lloyd-TX]

Alright, SDD, you got me, LOL!

I googled the climate there in July - avg lows of 61* and highs around 80*